Depreciate is a verb meaning to lose value over time, or to belittle something or someone in speech or action. In finance, it refers to the gradual reduction in the recorded value of an asset. The term carries a formal register and is common in business, economics, and professional writing. It can also describe expressing lower esteem or underestimating something.
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0:59Assets
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0:58Basis
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1:04Contingency
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0:55Debit
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0:57Deferred
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0:58Derivative
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